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The hearing ear is always found close to the speaking tongue; and
no genius can long or often utter read more
The hearing ear is always found close to the speaking tongue; and
no genius can long or often utter anything which is not invited
and gladly entertained by men around him.
True genius sees with the eyes of a child and thinks with the brain of a genii.
True genius sees with the eyes of a child and thinks with the brain of a genii.
Ridicule is like a wolf: it only destroys those who fear it
Ridicule is like a wolf: it only destroys those who fear it
Mediocrity can talk; but it is for genius to observe
Mediocrity can talk; but it is for genius to observe
Genius hath electric power which earth can never tame.
Genius hath electric power which earth can never tame.
In the republic of mediocrity, genius is dangerous
In the republic of mediocrity, genius is dangerous
Everyone is a genius at least once a year; a real genius has his original ideas closer together.
Everyone is a genius at least once a year; a real genius has his original ideas closer together.
That passage is what I call the sublime dashed to pieces by
cutting too close with the fiery four-in-hand read more
That passage is what I call the sublime dashed to pieces by
cutting too close with the fiery four-in-hand round the corner of
nonsense.
Genius begins great works; labor alone finishes them.
Genius begins great works; labor alone finishes them.
